Back in 1981, Dodge unveiled the first-generation Ram trucks and vans. Everything was fine and dandy until Chrysler realized the need for something to increase sales in Dodge Ram lineup. Competition in the truck market was very stiff between Ford and General Motors, and it was hard for Dodge to carve out a name for … Read more
Typically when you overhear somebody talking about a super reliable inline-6 engine, they’ll refer to the 2JZ, RB26, or Ford Barra. While those engines are awesome and reliable as we’ve discussed in other articles, there is another ultra-reliable inline-6 engine out there, which is the AMC but there is another awesome inline-6 which is often … Read more
If you’re into diesel trucks, then you probably know all about Cummins. The 5.9L and 6.7L Cummins engines that Dodge has used over the last three decades have become legendary. They’re both really solid engines with minimal downsides, but the question remains, which one is better? Today we’re going to dive in and find out. … Read more
As you might already know, internal combustion engines are massive air pumps. If you can pump more air in and out of the engine, you can effectively make more torque and more power. Getting more air into the engine can be done by improving the airflow of components like the intake manifold or cylinders, or … Read more
Since the A90 Supra was announced, a lot of talk has come up about the engine it uses and if it will be anywhere near as good as the 2JZ. You don’t have to look very hard to find people complaining that Toyota should’ve used the 20-year-old 2JZ or the 10-year-old N54. With tuners starting … Read more
In the world of Honda performance, the B16 is one of the most legendary engines ever produced. At the time it blew most of the competition away and even today it still offers a ridiculous amount of horsepower per liter naturally aspirated. The B16A is the most common B16 engine, but Honda also built the … Read more
Cummins is one of the best-known diesel engine manufacturers in the world, and many automotive enthusiasts know them for their engines which are used in Ram trucks. The 5.9L Cummins is partially responsible for the success of diesel pickup trucks, and throughout its years it had a few updates. To put it simply, there are … Read more
Back in the 1990s, Mitsubishi had a lot of awesome performance cars on the market, namely the Evo, Eclipse, and Galant. The cars kicked some serious ass when they were new and even today, they are a great platform to build off of. The engine under the hood has become legendary in the world of … Read more
As you might already know, the Mitsubishi 4G63 is one of the most legendary 4-cylinder engines of all time. Just like any engine, though, Mitsubishi ended up replacing the 4G63 because it was struggling to meet emissions standards that get stricter every year. The replacement for that engine was the 4B11, and although it might … Read more
After we made our 6.0L vs 7.3L Powerstroke article, it became very apparent that there is a surprising amount of 6.4L Powerstroke fans out there who wanted to see a similar video. Both the 6.0L and 6.4L Powerstroke are arguably some of the most problematic diesel engines of all time, however, they both have a … Read more